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Maykel, Cheryl; Bray, Melissa; Rogers, H. Jane – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2018
Few youths engage in the recommended amount of physical activity (PA). Many educators have concerns about increasing PA in schools, including taking time from academics, though studies show that school-based PA can be beneficial to academics. This study extends previous research on the relationship between school-based PA and time on task (TOT) by…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Observation, Time on Task, Grade 3
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Apter, Brian; Sulla, Francesco; Swinson, Jeremy – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2020
Recent systematic observations of UK classrooms are reviewed. Findings about how verbal teacher-feedback and students' on-task behaviour are associated are discussed. The method, utility and impact of this type of quantitative research are discussed using a large-scale (mass) secondary school study. Findings include: the use of positive feedback…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Feedback (Response), Teacher Student Relationship, Secondary School Teachers
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Reeves, Linda M.; Ferro, Jolenea B.; Umbreit, John; Liaupsin, Carl J. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Three students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who displayed off-task behavior participated in a two-phase study. In Phase 1, a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) was conducted for each student. In addition, an assessment of each student's ability to perform the replacement behavior identified that none of the participants was able to do…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Modification
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Swoszowski, Nicole Cain; McDaniel, Sara C.; Jolivette, Kristine; Melius, Patience – Education and Treatment of Children, 2013
This study evaluated the effects of a Tier II positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) intervention, Check-in/Check-out (CICO), on the off-task behavior of 4 students with behavioral challenges and special needs in a residential facility. In addition, the study examined the effects of additional mentor contact (i.e., mid-day check-up;…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Time on Task, Behavior Modification, Positive Reinforcement
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Koth, Christine W.; Bradshaw, Catherine P.; Leaf, Philip J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2009
Two studies examined the validity and factor structure of the Teacher Observation of Classroom Adaptation-Checklist, an instrument used to evaluate school-based programs. The checklist is a cost-effective alternative to the original interview format, and the factor structure is consistent across gender, race, age, and time of administration.…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Observation, Factor Structure, Cost Effectiveness
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Fagerstrom, Todd; Mahoney, Kate – Ontario Action Researcher, 2006
The purpose of this study was to determine whether strategically scheduled recess breaks throughout the school day will increase student on-task behaviours during the time when students work independently. As an intervention for this action research study, recess breaks were given more often but for less time; recess breaks were scheduled before…
Descriptors: Action Research, Grade 1, Recess Breaks, Elementary School Students
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Cheek, Lisa; Logan, Karen; Sprecher, Sharon; Streitmatter, Barbara – 1997
This action research project examined the impact of a program for improving age-inappropriate behaviors that interfere with personal and academic progress. A total of 69 students from 3 elementary classrooms and 2 speech therapy groups were involved in the research. The targeted population consisted of fourth and sixth graders; students with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aggression, Autism, Check Lists